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As spotted by MacRumors , Crest and Balise, two pontoon brands owned by MasterCraft Boat Holdings, announced today that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will come standard on all new Balise models, as well as Crest Conquest and Caribbean models, beginning with the 2027 model year.
The company says the first compatible models will launch next month, with Savvy Navvy offering access to the following features through CarPlay directly from the helm display:
Here’s Savvy Navvy founder and CEO Jelte Liebrand on the announcement:
“Boaters have been asking for a modern infotainment system for years. […] Plan your trip on the couch, step aboard, and it is already at the helm. No complicated ways to synchronise things; it just works. Savvy Navvy for CarPlay works on iOS and Android with any compatible display. I’m thrilled to see Crest and Balise put CarPlay in front of their boaters.”
The announcement was made earlier today during Crest Marine's annual dealer meeting, where dealers “had the opportunity to experience the new integration firsthand through on-water demonstrations, showcasing its capabilities and customer benefits.”
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Marcus Mendes is a Brazilian tech podcaster and journalist who has been closely following Apple since the mid-2000s.
He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.
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